What's on a freight quote, line by line
Every charge on a freight quote, grouped by where it happens. Read it before you compare two quotes, because the cheaper freight rate is often the more expensive shipment.
About 7 min read
Guides
Plain answers before you ship.
Freight has its own vocabulary, and most of it is never explained to the person paying the bill. These guides do that, with the rule and the source named so you can check it yourself.
Start here
Three reads that save money.
Each one answers a question we get on the phone every week. Read the one that matches the decision in front of you, then call us with what is left.
ISF filing: deadlines, data and penalties
Ocean imports need an Importer Security Filing before the container is loaded. Here is what goes on it, who supplies each piece, and what a late filing can cost.
About 6 min read
Incoterms for importers: EXW, FOB, DDP and the rest
Three letters on a purchase order decide who books the freight, who pays which charges and where the risk passes to you. This is each rule in plain words.
About 8 min read
Also on the site
Walk through a whole import.
Two more places to look before you book: the step by step guide for a first shipment, and the tools that turn your numbers into an estimate.
The first-time importer guide
A first import from supplier quote to delivery, in order, with the paperwork named at each step and the questions to ask before you pay a deposit.
About 10 min read
Shipper tools
Work out how much fits in a container, add up a landed cost, pick an Incoterm and plan around a factory shutdown. Free, no sign-up, and the math is shown.
Planning estimates
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